Calculate risk for Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures. Perfect for small accounts and beginners learning to trade ES.
A delayed market reference loads after page open. Use it as a starting point only, then verify against your live platform price before trading.
| Tick Size | 0.25 |
| Tick Value | $1.25 |
| Contract Size | $5 x S&P 500 Index |
| Margin (Est.) | $1,232 |
| Trading Hours | Sun-Fri 6:00pm - 5:00pm ET |
| Exchange | CME |
Start with the delayed reference price when available, replace it with your current market price if needed, then add your stop loss, choose a risk percentage, and TickPilot returns the contract size that matches your risk.
Formula:
Example P&L = (Exit Price - Entry Price) / Tick Size x Tick Value x Contracts
TickPilot automates this calculation. Enter your account balance, chosen risk percentage, and stop loss to calculate a whole-contract position size that fits that risk budget.
The tick value of Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES) is $1.25 per 0.25 point move.
Yes, MES is 1/10th the size of ES, making it ideal for managing risk with smaller accounts.